Analysis and representation of Brachytherapy using a modified levels of automation model

Matjaž Galičič; Enda Fallon; Wil Van Der Putten; Gordon Sands

Analysis and representation of Brachytherapy using a modified levels of automation model

Matjaž Galičič
, Enda Fallon
, Wil Van Der Putten
, Gordon Sands

Mechanical Engineering

University of Galway
Galway University Hospital

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Abstract

A modified Levels of Automation (LOA) model was applied to 62 operations and sub-operations of the Implantation Treatment stage of a Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy treatment process which is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. The analysis revealed that 74% of the operations and sub-operations were done manually. The radiation oncologist was involved in all high LOA operations and sub-operations, while the involvement of other team members varied mainly between medium and low LOA operations. There is undoubted scope for the deployment of further automation in this process.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2012
Pages	149-150
Number of pages	2
Publication status	Published - 2012
Event	International Conference on Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2012 - Blackpool, United Kingdom Duration: 16 Apr 2012 → 20 Apr 2012

Publication series

Name	Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2012

Conference

Conference	International Conference on Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2012
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Blackpool
Period	16/04/12 → 20/04/12

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Galičič, M, Fallon, E, Van Der Putten, W & Sands, G 2012, Analysis and representation of Brachytherapy using a modified levels of automation model. in Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2012. Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2012, pp. 149-150, International Conference on Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2012, Blackpool, United Kingdom, 16/04/12.

Analysis and representation of Brachytherapy using a modified levels of automation model. / Galičič, Matjaž; Fallon, Enda; Van Der Putten, Wil et al.
Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2012. 2012. p. 149-150 (Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2012).

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Analysis and representation of Brachytherapy using a modified levels of automation model

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